word
Unawares
Uh-nuh-WEHRZ
/ˌʌnʌˈwɛrz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
unawares
Dictionary meaning
At a disadvantage.
Examples
- Rain caught them unawares.
Synonyms: short
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